Genesis 47:29-50:14 The secret to dying well is found in living for something bigger than yourself. Three scenes showing the preciousness of God’s blessing: Jacob’s Request (47:29-31) Jacob’s Blessings (48:1-49:28) Jacob’s Death (49:29-50:14)

Genesis 47:29-50:14 The secret to dying well is found in living for something bigger than yourself. Three scenes showing the preciousness of God’s blessing: Jacob’s Request (47:29-31) Jacob’s Blessings (48:1-49:28) Jacob’s Death (49:29-50:14)

When God works to humble and heal people it often seems unpleasant, but it’s always good. Three Acts in a story of transformation Act 1) Famine (42-43:15) Act 2) Feast (43:16-34) Act 3) Framed (44:1-34)

God sovereignly controls the nations in order to bless His people. Genesis 40-41 Sovereignty is never surprised, and His faithfulness never falters Humility is a reflex for those who trust God’s providence For every servant of God, suffering precedes exaltation

God’s ways should shock you: He blesses those who are so undeserving Genesis 38 Four scenes showing the shocking nature of grace Rampant wickedness (1-11) Deceitful scheming (12-23) Public Humiliation (24-26) A Son is born (27-30)